Considering First DL Trip...

DisneyHog6 · 10-05-2006

Ok guys. I got tons of info about WDW, but I've never been to DL. So... When's a good time to go? I know the "off-season" times for WDW are early in the year like Jan-Mar, and when school starts, like Sept-Dec (not counting Thanksgiving week). Is the off-season for DL the same times as WDW? We're thinkig about early in the year, like March or something like that. What's the weather and crowds like during this time?

Thanks for the input guys...

twist1980 · 10-05-2006

Do it, do it, do it! Schedule a trip!

Yes, off-peak is pretty much the same at DLR as WDW. As long as you avoid school vacations, the crowds shouldn't be too bad. Just make sure you avoid the third week in February. I don't know if President's Week is a nationwide school vacation, but DLR is nuts that week. I think the entire state of Washington heads down there.

March is a great time to go as the crowds will be low. It can get chilly in the mornings and evenings though. And of course off season means not all the shows are running, but I'm sure it's the same at WDW. As long as you get some weekend days in you should get a chance to see Fantasmic and whatever parade and fireworks show they have running at that time. I'm trying February this year for the first time...so we'll see how the weather goes! I'll be taking ingamba on his first trip, so hopefully the weather is nice!

May and the beginning of June (avoiding Memorial Day) are actually my favorite time of year to go. It is generally warm enough for me to be in shorts all day long, but the crowds are still low.

Andrea · 10-05-2006

I've had fabulous experiences in early/mid May.

In March, you can run into Spring Breaks. It just depends.

Erin · 10-05-2006

Um, I would just like to point out that certain people who would like to see you and you family again do not reside in the state of California.

I'm just sayin'.

disney&byudad · 10-05-2006

Dewey, this is a great idea! Definitely plan it for the end of February, because the first of the two NASCAR race weekends at California Speedway is held during the last weekend of February. You could go to the race and then spend the next week at Disneyland. How cool would that be?

Oh and Erin? Why don't you guys come along, too?

mickeymommy · 10-05-2006

Dewey, you should definantly go for it! We went last May and had a great time. Weather was perfect and all. By the way, we stayed at the Red Roof Anaheim and I highly recommend it!

Goofy Daddy · 10-05-2006

Late march you might run into "spring break" crowds

We have had good weather and small crowds in early may as well as the first week of December. December is all decorated for Christmas.

**Dopey** · 10-05-2006

The weather is always nice in southern California - unlike northern Ca

You would love it at Disneyland. It is precious

diisneygeek · 10-05-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dopey

The weather is always nice in southern California - unlike northern Ca

Yes, but sometimes a little too hot IMO. (

)

I think the best time to go is in the beginning of May... Thankfully that's when Mother's Day is (except the park is going to be overrun by mothers

), so the crowds shouldn't be so terrible.

**WishUponAStar** · 10-05-2006

Yes, go for it!!! I've been to DL 3 times now and I've ONLY been during the month of June. We've never experienced huge lines, really crowded parks, or anything remotely crazy. Although, we've only gone on weekdays, that makes a BIG difference.

February and March sounds like a great time, staying away from the holiday weekends of course. Would you be doing other things in SoCal, or JUST Disneyland?

Pixie · 10-05-2006

Go!!!
as far as when to go yah the summer can be bad but...YOu can be there one day and have it be crazy busy but there are always a few rides that are pretty much walk ons. And fastpassses makes it zoom by!

Jan feb should be a great time to go though

Experiment6-2-6 · 10-05-2006

I think you should not go to Disneyland.

You should stay home and finish your trip report from WDW...

**Dopey** · 10-05-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Experiment6-2-6

I think you should not go to Disneyland.

You should stay home and finish your trip report from WDW...

what are you doing here posting? Aren't you supposed to ride the rides and eat the food and enjoy a meet and greet?

Experiment6-2-6 · 10-05-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dopey

what are you doing here posting? Aren't you supposed to ride the rides and eat the food and enjoy a meet and greet?

Actually, my heir apparent and I are in Washington D.C. doing Edumacashonal stuff..

DisneyHog6 · 10-12-2006

Wow... Thanks for all the info guys. I knew some of y'all "Left-Coasters" would have some insight for me, and I knew some of y'all that have visited would have some good advice too. We're not looking at going until 2008 or 2009, but it's never too early to start planning, right?

Erin... Maybe you'd like to go to DL with me and then walk all around California Adventure and avoid me all day...

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DisneyHog6 A Hog Fan's Life For Me! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Stationed in Dover, De, but from Arkansas-GO HOGS!!! Posts: 2,791	Considering First DL Trip... Ok guys. I got tons of info about WDW, but I've never been to DL. So... When's a good time to go? I know the "off-season" times for WDW are early in the year like Jan-Mar, and when school starts, like Sept-Dec (not counting Thanksgiving week). Is the off-season for DL the same times as WDW? We're thinkig about early in the year, like March or something like that. What's the weather and crowds like during this time? Thanks for the input guys... __________________ Dewey-"DewMan" Proud member of U.S. Air Force. 21 Trips to WDW 85-06 1 Trip to DL Paris Jul 2005 Next trip - June 07 Got a MySpace? Visit mine... http://www.myspace.com/DewMan616 Yet ANOTHER R2G avatar creation... I'll have three Grande Locos, with Juice in a to go cup, please! WOO PIG SOOIE! Join the Redneck Revolution! I'm an alicefanMAN! If Heaven ain't a lot like Dixie, I don't wanna go...

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twist1980 Mouse Meister Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Almost on the right coast! Posts: 1,126	Re: Considering First DL Trip... Do it, do it, do it! Schedule a trip! Yes, off-peak is pretty much the same at DLR as WDW. As long as you avoid school vacations, the crowds shouldn't be too bad. Just make sure you avoid the third week in February. I don't know if President's Week is a nationwide school vacation, but DLR is nuts that week. I think the entire state of Washington heads down there. March is a great time to go as the crowds will be low. It can get chilly in the mornings and evenings though. And of course off season means not all the shows are running, but I'm sure it's the same at WDW. As long as you get some weekend days in you should get a chance to see Fantasmic and whatever parade and fireworks show they have running at that time. I'm trying February this year for the first time...so we'll see how the weather goes! I'll be taking ingamba on his first trip, so hopefully the weather is nice! May and the beginning of June (avoiding Memorial Day) are actually my favorite time of year to go. It is generally warm enough for me to be in shorts all day long, but the crowds are still low. __________________ Joy Avatar: Celebrating our love in front of Tomorrowland! OCT-JFK DEC-SEA DEC-ORD JAN-PVD FEB-SNA Last edited by twist1980; 10-05-2006 at 12:31 PM.

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Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: Considering First DL Trip... Um, I would just like to point out that certain people who would like to see you and you family again do not reside in the state of California. I'm just sayin'. __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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mickeymommy Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 527	Re: Considering First DL Trip... Dewey, you should definantly go for it! We went last May and had a great time. Weather was perfect and all. By the way, we stayed at the Red Roof Anaheim and I highly recommend it! __________________ Jane Save Lids, Save Lives TRAINING is the opposite of hoping. 2009 - All Star Movies 2006 - Disneyland - offsite 2005 - All Star Music (DS's 1st WDW trip!) 2002 - offsite 2000 - Yacht Club

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Goofy Daddy Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 270	Re: Considering First DL Trip... Late march you might run into "spring break" crowds We have had good weather and small crowds in early may as well as the first week of December. December is all decorated for Christmas. __________________ "Honey! WHERE is my super suit?!" Frozone 1968 Disneyland Hotel (Summer) 1972 Disneyland Hotel (Summer) 1976 Off Site (Summer) 1979 Off Site (Summer) 1997 Off Site (August)) 2001 Disneyland Hotel (June) 2002 Off Site (December) 2003 x2 Off Site (February & December) 2004 Off Site (December) 2005 x2 Off Site (August & December) 2006 x4 Off Site (March, August, December) Disneyland Hotel (November) 2007 x3 Off Site (April, June, & October)

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Dopey eleventwentyten Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In the middle of the madness Posts: 11,468	Re: Considering First DL Trip... The weather is always nice in southern California - unlike northern Ca You would love it at Disneyland. It is precious __________________ WDW Theme Parks Moderator - moderating with a twist x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´ Adventures of an Innkeeper ´¨) Limser was my first MB friend ~ Pepperstink is my cheesy friend Doughnut, HB and Limser are my Michigan Martini Madness cohorts MissDisney is the better cookie baker Pu is back eleventwentyten Every morning is the dawn of a new error My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to meet Mickey and Friends

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,747	Re: Considering First DL Trip... Yes, go for it!!! I've been to DL 3 times now and I've ONLY been during the month of June. We've never experienced huge lines, really crowded parks, or anything remotely crazy. Although, we've only gone on weekdays, that makes a BIG difference. February and March sounds like a great time, staying away from the holiday weekends of course. Would you be doing other things in SoCal, or JUST Disneyland? __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 22 days 7 hours 25 minutes

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DisneyHog6 A Hog Fan's Life For Me! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Stationed in Dover, De, but from Arkansas-GO HOGS!!! Posts: 2,791	Re: Considering First DL Trip... Wow... Thanks for all the info guys. I knew some of y'all "Left-Coasters" would have some insight for me, and I knew some of y'all that have visited would have some good advice too. We're not looking at going until 2008 or 2009, but it's never too early to start planning, right? Erin... Maybe you'd like to go to DL with me and then walk all around California Adventure and avoid me all day... __________________ Dewey-"DewMan" Proud member of U.S. Air Force. 21 Trips to WDW 85-06 1 Trip to DL Paris Jul 2005 Next trip - June 07 Got a MySpace? Visit mine... http://www.myspace.com/DewMan616 Yet ANOTHER R2G avatar creation... I'll have three Grande Locos, with Juice in a to go cup, please! WOO PIG SOOIE! Join the Redneck Revolution! I'm an alicefanMAN! If Heaven ain't a lot like Dixie, I don't wanna go...

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